Advent Giving Tree
Through this ministry, St. James Parish has provided incredible support to various charitable organizations, including our own parish, to help families and individuals who are in need, especially during the Christmas season.
Last year, through your generosity, we were able to help at least 77 families and nearly 300 individuals. We also contributed to local pantries that provide food, clothing, and essentials to the needy. This year we will again use your donations to purchase Hope Program gift cards, which we will then donate to nine charitable organizations within the metro area.
Through December 1, you can contribute by:
• Placing your donation in the Advent Giving Tree donation box, located in the Gathering Space during all Masses
• Mailing your donation to St. James Catholic Church, Attention: AGT, 309 S. Stewart Rd., Liberty, MO 64068
• Dropping your donation off at the Parish office
NOTE: Please make checks payable to St. James Church (with “AGT” on the notation line).
AGT-supported organizations include Bishop Sullivan Center, Liberty Women’s Clinic, Hillcrest Hope, Love INC, Cedars of Liberty, Avalon View Health and Wellness, KC Indian Center, Journey to New Life, and needy families within St. James Parish. This week we are highlighting three organizations:
Bishop Sullivan Center (BSC). BSC supports people who are suffering financial hardship by providing food pantries, employment services, rent and utility assistance, medical assistance, a clothes closet, and much more. Your AGT donations will help make Christmas brighter for needy children in the KC Midtown area by providing parents funds to purchase gifts for their children.
Hillcrest Hope (HH). Hillcrest Hope’s mission is to empower the homeless and working poor to achieve personal independence through transitional housing, accountability, education, and community support. Many HH program families struggle to provide basic necessities, and Christmas time can pose an extra financial challenge. AGT donations help HH program parents purchase gifts for their children, demonstrating what the Christmas season is truly about.
St. James Parish. Several families in our own parish are struggling to meet the cost of basic necessities. Last year, your AGT donations helped families buy groceries, as well as purchase needs and wants for their children at Christmas time. We’ll take the same approach with your donations this year. Helping needy St. James families will continue to be a priority for use of AGT funds.
Thank you for helping to make the St. James Advent Giving Tree a bright spot for those in need!
The Advent Giving Tree Committee